C/D Overview:

This size-medium luxury liner is a less-involving alternative to the BMW 5-series. With rear- or all-wheel drive offered, an available V-8, and electronic suspension upgrades on the option menu, it’s configurable to your budget, climate, and driving style. Lexus plushness and quality are standard.

Base Price: $47,775 - $56,245

Highs

Feels expensive throughout, seamless quality, quick with a V-8.

Lows

Too soft and artificial for keen drivers, expensive.

What's New

Redesigned for 2006; brakes override the throttle for ’11.

Behind The Wheel

This country-club taxi eats up miles with quiet, sewing-machine composure and is relentlessly detailed inside with a comfortable, spacious cabin. But it’s soft and insulated and lacks the driver stimulation available in other comparably priced cars.